Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

This is your first and last chance to read what s. A. Eddy has to say about horse -rakes.
 On Monday 5S tickets for Barnum's circus at Pittsfield, were sold here, and over 70 at Ashley Falls. The morning train from Falls Village to Pittsfield, consisted of 16 cars and carried over 1900 people into Pittsfeld.
 Commander Roberts letter explains about the extra train to be run on the 17th inst to the dedication of the sold- iers monument in New Haven. We would add that tickets will also be good on the 10th and 17th inst on all regular trains to New Haven by the H. Is c. w. and Canal roads and good to return by same route on the 17th and 18th inst
 For number of years Canaan has allowed Independence day to pass with out making any public demonstration. No grand celebration is intended this year, but an effort Is being made toraise sufficient money to procure some fire works. The selectmen have given per mission to display fireworks on the green in front of town hall. Now chip in just to please "Young America" if nothing more.
 -The New York Worlds mammoth balloon went through Canaan last Fri day in special car for St Louis, Mo-, where it is expected that on June II it will ascend in the interest of sskience" and the New York World. Four per sons will make an ascension with the balloon, viz, Prof H. Allan Hazen, government meterologist; Prof John G. Doughty of Winsted, aerial photograph CT; Prof Alfred E. Moore of Winsted, aeronaut; and reporter of the New York World.
 You K. K. (kan =kalkulate) when Mrs J. M Root announces a school exhibition that delightful entertain ment is in store. Her school exhibi- tions as far exceed old-time school exhibitions as Barnum's circus exceeds @ Punch and Judy show. The only reason for calling her school entertain ments school exhibitions is because they are exhibitions of the wonderful prof. ciency which scholars attain under her instruction. We think her school entertainment last Friday evening eclip- sed all former efforts, and to say the least was great credit to scholars and teacher. The entertainment drew crowded house and realized handsome sum for the Village Improvement society.
 The Fred R. Wren's double man. mouth Uncle Toms Cabin Co.,, will pitch their tent Tuesday, June 14th, on the circus lot on Railroad street. This is the greatest and best Uncle Toms Cabin Go. on the road. They carry their own tent, 72 X 112 feet, with seating capaci- ty for 2,OOO people. Forty people, full uniformed brass band and orchestra, 10 genuine bloodhounds, Eva's educated pony and trick donkey. Grand street parade at 12 o'clock. Two Marks, ? Uncle Toms, ? Evas, Topsys. Grand concert after the performance. Don't miss this chance, but attead. Remem- Der we carry all our own scenery and all our animals are thoroughly trained and will be used in the drama. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
 Leonard Lawrence's barn at East Canaan, was struck by lightning and considerably shattered, but not set on fire, during the slight shower on May 27. Mir Lawrence and wife were driv- ing to Canaan depot when the shower occurred, otherwise their horse would probably have been killed, as the light ming demolished the stable from which the horse was taken only a few minutes previous. Augustus and Frank Hol- sapple and Geo E. Beebe had just left the barn, but the two latter were severely shocked and thrown down by the thunder-bolt. The sun was shining and no rain falling within half mile when the bolt descended upon the horn